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We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Eckstein family upon the loss of Roger J. Eckstein. Obituary from Voss and Sons Funeral & Cremation Services Roger J. Eckstein, 84, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home in Seymour, Indiana. He was born on December 6, 1938, in Sheldon, Illinois, the son of Bernard and Dorothy (Stimpson) Eckstein. Roger graduated from Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinois where he was active in the Blackfriars Fraternity, and he served his country in the United States Army. He worked for State Farm Insurance, as well as being a teacher for several years at Morehead State where he taught agriculture and taught middle school math and science in Ohio. Most of his life though he worked as a contractor, farmer, and raised Angus Cattle. He established Pear Lane Angus in 1964 and was presented with the Indiana Angus Association’s Historic Angus Herd Award in 2020. He was a proud member of the Southern Indiana Angus Association and past editor of the Indiana Angus News. Roger was a man of integrity and he prided himself on being trustworthy and honest. He was an avid Indiana University basketball fan. Roger is survived by his children, Angela Eckstein and Eric Eckstein (Kelly Doerflein); grandchildren, Hannah Eckstein-Hunsucker (Greg), Jacob Eckstein, Jesse Eckstein (Madi), Joe Doerflein (Rachel), and Casey Doerflein; as well as “the girls”, Audrey, Emmy, Anara, and Nora Belle, and close friend Terry Champ. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Billy; one sister, Dewana, and his best friend, Earl. A celebration of life for Roger will be hosted by his family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to SIAA Scholarship Fund, 5118 N. CR 100 E, Seymour, IN 47274. Online condolences may be made online at www.vossfuneralservice.com Arrangements for Roger have been entrusted with the Voss & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Seymour. To plant a tree in memory of Roger J. Eckstein, please click here.

Angus exhibitors led 154 entries at the 2023 Missouri State Fair Angus Show, August 11 in Sedalia, Mo. Mark Core, Pleasantville, Iowa, evaluated the entries before naming champions. Grand Champion Bull BNWZ Executive Decision 2219 won grand champion bull at the 2023 Missouri State Fair Angus Show, Aug. 11 in Sedalia, Mo. Hunter Angus, Fair Grove, Mo., and Kayden Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., own the February 2022 son of PVF Insight 0129. He earlier won junior champion. Mark Core, Pleasantville, Iowa, evaluated the 154 entries. Photo by Adam Conover, American Angus Association.

Angus exhibitors led 35 entries at the 2023 Indiana State Fair Angus Show, July 30 in Indianapolis, Ind. Colby Lind, Rushford, Minn., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Grand Champion Bull HAAG Blackout 2321 won supreme champion and grand champion bull at the 2023 Indiana State Fair Angus Show, July 30 in Indianapolis, Ind. Weston Haag, Plymouth, Ind., H2O's Cattle, Walkerton, Ind., owns the September 2021 son of Silveiras Style 9303. He first won senior champion. Colby Lind, Rushford, Minn., evaluated the 35 entries. Photo by Lindsey Hanowitch. Reserve Grand Champion Bull RGCC Making Headlines 452 won third place overall and reserve grand champion bull at the 2023 Indiana State Fair Angus Show, July 30 in Indianapolis, Ind. Sophia Royer, New Richmond, Ind., owns the April 2022 son of RGCC Alibi 318. He first claimed junior champion. Colby Lind, Rushford, Minn., evaluated the 35 entries. Photo by Lindsey Hanowitch. Grand Champion Female SFFC Blackcap OP 226 won supreme champion and grand champion female at the 2023 Indiana State Fair Angus Show, July 30 in Indianapolis, Ind. Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind., owns the March 2022 daughter of SSF On Point 4028. She first won junior champion. Colby Lind, Rushford, Minn., evaluated the 35 entries. Photo by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association. Reserve Grand Champion Female SKPatton HTC ProvenQueenK217 won third place champion overall and reserve grand champion female at the 2023 Indiana State Fair Angus Show, July 30 in Indianapolis, Ind. Karson Drew Patton, Frankfort, Ind., owns the November 2022 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. She first won senior calf champion. Colby Lind, Rushford, Minn., evaluated the 35 entries. Photo by Lindsey Hanowitch.

Results from the Southern Indiana Angus Association’s Hoosier Classic Show held on July 23. Class-Junior Heifer Calves-calved after Jan. 1, 2023 First Place: AA Rosie, exhibitor Addison Wagoner Second Place: Burks 933F Lady 365L, exhibitor Raising the 4th Livestock Class-Early Senior Heifer Calves-calved between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, 2022 First Place: BRAA Eline, exhibitor Crosby Ross Second Place: NCC Miss Primo, exhibitor Paisley Rotert Third Place: CAF Travie 210, exhibitor Carmichael Family Angus Fourth Place: R4 Lucy 02J, exhibitor Alli Robertson Heifer Calf Champion First Place BRAA Eline, exhibitor Crosby Ross Reserve Heifer Calf Champion First Place NCC Miss Primo, exhibitor Paisley Rotert Class-Early Summer Yearling Heifer-calved between May 1 & June 30, 2022 First Place: SVF Missie 230, exhibitor Grayson Vague Second Place: CAF Mignonne Abby 208, exhibitor Carmichael Family Angus Third Place: BFAC Lady 2207, exhibitor Wyatt Wesner Summer Champion Heifer First Place SVF Missie 230, exhibitor Grayson Vague Reserve Summer Champion Heifer First Place: CAF Mignonne Abby 208, exhibitor Carmichael Family Angus Class-April Junior Yearling Heifer-calved between April 1 & April 30, 2022 First Place: UCC Sandy 270 KN, exhibitor Aiden Keller Second Place: NCC Miss Loretta, exhibitor Paisley Rotert Third Place: SE Rita K105, exhibitor Sawyer Eastridge Class-March Junior Yearling Heifer-calved between March 1 & March 31, 2022 First Place: Main Elsa 101K, exhibitor Izabella Stanfield Second Place: FCF Phyllis 217. exhibitor Charlie Armstrong Third Place: CAF Mignonne Missy 204, exhibitor Carmichael Family Angus Fourth Place: Exar Princess2722, exhibitor Chloe McKnight Class-February Junior Yearling Heifer-calved between Feb. 1 & Feb. 28, 2022 First Place: Sull Saras Dream 2175K, exhibitor Thompson Family Angus Class-January Junior Yearling Heifer-calved between Jan. 1 & Jan. 31, 2022 First Place: CDV Missie 216, exhibitor Cooper Vague Second Place: R4 Rita 205, exhibitor Raising the 4th Livestock Third Place: Exar Frontier Gal 5082, exhibitor Bella Byers Fourth Place: BRAA Eline, exhibitor Carter Ross Junior Champion Heifer First Place: UCC Sandy 270 KN, exhibitor Aiden Keller Reserve Junior Champion Heifer First Place: Main Elsa 101K, exhibitor Izabella Stanfield Class-Senior Yearling Heifer-calved between Sept. 1 & Dec. 31, 2021 First Place: PVF Proven Queen 1129, exhibitor Cooper Ross Second Place: HCC Blackcap Maggie 51J, exhibitor Allie Howell Third Place: TFA Blackbird L102, exhibitor Thompson Family Angus Fourth Place: R4 Reba 966, exhibitor Alli Robertson Senior Champion Heifer First Place: PVF Proven Queen 1129, exhibitor Cooper Ross Reserve Senior Champion Heifer First Place: HCC Blackcap Maggie 51J, exhibitor Allie Howell Grand Champion Heifer First Place: SVF Missie 230, exhibitor Grayson Vague Reserve Grand Champion Heifer First Place: PVF Proven Queen 1129. exhibitor Cooper Ross Class-Early Senior Bull Calves-calved between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, 2022 First Place Destinys Back In Black 320, exhibitor Sawyer Eastridge Bull Calf Champion First Place Destinys Back In Black 320, exhibitor Sawyer Eastridge Grand Champion Bull First Place Destinys Back In Black 320, exhibitor Sawyer Eastridge

National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from 28 states and Canada gathered for the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference August 3-6 in Modesto, California. Attendees experienced the state’s diverse agriculture and enhanced their leadership skills through activities and speakers. These juniors represented Indiana at the 2023 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, Aug. 3-6 in Modesto, Calif. Pictured front row from left are Delaney Waterman, Anderson; Rosalind Kidwell, Gentryville; and Allie Howell, Marengo. A total of 132 juniors from 28 states and Canada attended the conference, “Kickin' it in Cali,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. Photo by Peyton Schmitt, American Angus Association.

Don't miss Indiana Field Day coming up Sat. Aug. 26th, presented by Indiana Angus Association and West Central Indiana Angus Association.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Jackson family upon the loss of Janice Jackson. In 2018 Janice and her husband Bill were made honorary lifetime members of the Southern Indiana Angus Association after many faithful years of membership and service to the association. Janice Clevenger Jackson, 86, a resident of Hope, Indiana, passed from this life at 4:47 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2023, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Mrs. Jackson was a 1955 graduate of Anderson High School in Anderson, Indiana, and a 1958 graduate of Ball State University where she also received a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. She was inducted into a teacher’s honorary society at Ball State and was the president of her Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority there. Janice taught at McDowell, Fodrea and Rockcreek schools. Many children benefited from her bright smile and care in Anderson, Burney and Columbus. She retired after 26 ½ years of service. She was a member of East Columbus United Methodist Church where she served as youth director and on various committees. She has recently attended The Ridge Church. She was a member of the American Angus Association and served as the Indiana state president of the Angus Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Flower Lane Garden Club where she served as secretary, vice-president, and president at various times; the Bartholomew County Retired Teacher Association; and Delta Kappa Gamma, a teacher’s honorary sorority. It was rewarding to her to watch her own four children and those children she taught grow into caring productive citizens. She enjoyed attending her children’s school activities and watching them compete in athletics as well as showing Angus cattle over the years. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Born July 8, 1937, Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of Lester and Lillian Clevenger of Anderson, Indiana. She married William G. Jackson on June 7, 1958. Survivors include her husband, William; children, Debra (Gary) Davis, Kim (Kip) Bonnell, Mark (Lori) Jackson and Greg Jackson all of near Columbus, Indiana; grandchildren, Tyler (Caitie) Jackson, Connor (Becca) Bonnell, Kendall (Brian) Wichman, Kayla (Brandon) Henry, Carly (Jacob) Stiver and Nash (Sarah) Jackson; great-grandchildren, Colt Henry, Remi Henry, Sailor Stiver, Carson Bonnell, Kennedy Bonnell, Reese Jackson, and Rylee Jackson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins from Anderson, Indiana. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her parents; an older brother, Keith Clevenger from Anderson; and a younger sister, Dr. Karen Gordy from Texas. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street; the Reverend Gerald Hancock will officiate. The funeral service will livestream at barkesweaverglick.com. Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation from 3-7 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Ridge or the donor’s choice of charities. Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com.

Southern Indiana Angus Association will be having their Field Day on Saturday, September 16, at the Thompson farm in Seymour. Plan to arrive around 9:30 a.m. The program will start at 10:00 a.m. and lunch will be served around noon. There will be speakers and exhibits as well as a raffle and auction to raise funds for the SIAA scholarship, so be sure to bring some money! Be watching for more details soon.

It's hard to believe that it is time for students to go back to school! We want to make everyone aware that the SIAA has revived its scholarship for students who are in a post high school program. The application is now on the Indiana Angus website. Click the link below or go to indianaangus.com/juniors then click on Scholarships to download the scholarship application. The deadline for this $750 scholarship is Oct. 1 and applicants must be a member of the Indiana Junior Angus Association and have a family member who has been a paid member of the SIAA at least one year within the five years prior to applying. If you have a family member who is continuing their education after high school, be sure to let them know about this opportunity. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be an Indiana Junior Angus member Must have a family member who has been a member of the SIAA for at least one year within the five years prior to applying Must be enrolled in a post high school program Mail or email completed applications by October 1st to the SIAA Scholarship Committee Chair: Kathy Wilson 3081 E County Road 400 N Orleans, IN 47452 kjowilson80@gmail.com The award will be announced at the December SIAA meeting and will be paid upon completion of that semester of studies with proof of good academic standing. A copy of grades will have to be sent to the treasurer of the SIAA to receive payment. It will be requested that the recipient attend a meeting if at all possible. This scholarship is not automatically renewed with the SIAA, but juniors are eligible to re-apply and may be a repeat recipient if there are no other applicants.

Grayson Vague/ Grand Champion Angus Heifer/Supreme Angus/ 3rd overall Heifer Cooper Ross/ Reserve Grand Champion heifer Raising the 4th Livestock/ champion cow /calf

from angusjournal.net Registration is now open for the 2023 Angus Convention held in Orlando, Florida. With the theme of “Experience Angus Convention”, this year’s convention promises unparalleled educational opportunities, industry insight and a solutions-based trade show. Registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2023 Angus Convention, the premier event for cattle producers and industry professionals. This year’s Angus Convention will take place from Nov. 3 to 6 at Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida. For the first time, Angus Convention will be held in the Southeast. “While the average consumer may think of beaches and amusement parks when they think of Florida, we know the state is rich cow country,” said Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association. Attendees can look forward to a lineup of engaging sessions, renowned speakers and interactive workshops. Not to mention the large variety of tours this year makes it a family-focused event. Sign up for the National Angus Tour to learn more about Florida’s cattle industry or attend Beef Blitz to get a closer look at how beef makes its way to consumers. Other tours being offered include Gatorland, Kennedy Space Center, Wild Florida and more. “Being in Florida, we knew that members might want to bring their families for a few days to experience the sights,” said Caitlyn Brandt, director of events and junior activities. The first gathering of all attendees will be at the Grand Opening of the trade show on Friday evening. One of the highlights of the general sessions will be a session focused on genomics. “Genomics has transformed how we think about breeding cattle today. But it’s not just the Angus world that has seen change,” said McCully. Throughout this year’s Angus Convention, educational sessions will introduce topics for attendees to learn more about production practices, new technologies and marketing. Angus University sessions on Sunday morning are designed to pique the interest of any size cattlemen from across the country. With production topics like Artificial Insemination (AI) best practices, fly control and parasite resistance, association members are encouraged to invite their commercial cattleman customers. “The convention isn’t just for Angus breeders,” said Brandt. “All users of Angus genetics will find something of interest.” Early bird registration for Angus Convention 2023 is now open, with discounted rates available for those who register before July 31. Attendees can visit the official convention website at www.angusconvention.com to secure their spots and access additional information about the event, including the schedule, tours, accommodations, and exhibitor details.

Over 750 Angus juniors and their families traveled to Grand Island, Neb., to compete in the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) July 1-8 at Five Points Bank Arena. National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members transformed into "Guardians of the Plains” as they exhibited 1,096 entries during the weeklong event that included more than a dozen educational contests in addition to the cattle show. Bred-and-owned Early Senior Heifer Calf Champion Deatsman SA Eventress 123-62 won bred-and-owned early senior heifer calf champion at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Collin Deatsman, Leesburg, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Pearl's Pics. Reserve Grand Champion Owned Cow-calf Pair Conley FRKG Queen Meg 1085 won reserve grand champion owned cow-calf pair at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the April 2021 daughter of BRDG Mahogany Prime 904B. A March 2023 heifer calf sired by PVF Blacklist 7077 is at side.She first claimed reserve two-year-old champion. Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla., judged the owned heifers; Ethan Moore, Madill, Okla., assisted with the owned heifers; Jarold Callahan, Edmond, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned heifers; cow-calf pairs, and bulls; Ryan Callahan, Edmond, Okla., assisted with the bred-and-owned heifers, Brigham Stewart, Washington, Kan., judged the steers; and Joe Myers, Harrodsburg, Ky., judged the phenotype and genotype females. Photos by Pearl's Pics. Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull BNWZ Executive Decision 2219 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Kayden Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., owns the February 2022 son of PVF Insight 0129. He first claimed junior champion. Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla., judged the owned heifers; Ethan Moore, Madill, Okla., assisted with the owned heifers; Jarold Callahan, Edmond, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, and bulls; Ryan Callahan, Edmond, Okla., assisted with the bred-and-owned heifers; Brigham Stewart, Washington, Kan., judged the steers; and Joe Myers, Harrodsburg, Ky., judged the phenotype and genotype females. Photos by Pearl's Pics. Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Bull BNWZ Paisley 2143 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Austin Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., owns the January 2022 son of PVF Insight 0129. He first won reserve junior champion. Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla., judged the owned heifers; Ethan Moore, Madill, Okla., assisted with the owned heifers; Jarold Callahan, Edmond, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, and bulls; Ryan Callahan, Edmond, Okla., assisted with the bred-and-owned heifers; Brigham Stewart, Washington, Kan., judged the steers; and Joe Myers, Harrodsburg, Ky., judged the phenotype and genotype females. Photos by Pearl's Pics. Senior Champion Bull HAAG Blackout 2321 won senior champion bull at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Weston Haag, Plymouth, Ind., owns the winning bull. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Bred-and-owned Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion Ferree Fitz Pure Gold 2241 won bred-and-owned reserve senior bull calf champion at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the winning bull. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Silver Pitcher Awards Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., left, won the Boys Silver Pitcher Award; and Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., right, won the Girls Silver Pitcher Award at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured presenting the awards is Julie Conover, American Angus Auxiliary president, center. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Fourth Overall Owned Champion Female Seldom Rest Pin Up Gal 1221 won fourth overall owned champion female at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the October 2021 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. She first won reserve early senior champion. Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla., judged the owned heifers; Ethan Moore, Madill, Okla., assisted with the owned heifers; Jarold Callahan, Edmond, Okla., judged the bred-and-owned heifers, cow-calf pairs, and bulls; Ryan Callahan, Edmond, Okla., assisted with the bred-and-owned heifers, Brigham Stewart, Washington, Kan., judged the steers; and Joe Myers, Harrodsburg, Ky., judged the phenotype and genotype females. Photos by Pearl's Pics. Junior Champion-Division 6 Core Annie Lu 24K 230K won junior champion heifer--division 6 at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Reserve Intermediate Champion-Division 1 Conley DT Sandy 2900 won reserve intermediate champion heifer--division 1 at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photos by Pearl's Pics. Owned Reserve Heifer Calf Champion Division 2 SCC Phyllis 2101 won owned reserve heifer calf champion--division 2 at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Bred-and-owned Bull Class 8 RGCC Making Headlines 452 won bred-and-owned bull class 8 at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Sophia Royer, New Richmond, Ind., owns the winning bull. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Steer Class 8 Pipe Creek Pepper 2122 won steer class 8 at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Owen Miller, Gaston, Ind., owns the winning steer. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Owned Heifer Class 1 Seldom Rest Sandy 2230 won owned heifer class 1 at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Zayda Hofing, Coatesville, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Best of 5 Head from Indiana All-American Certified Angus Beef(R) (CAB) Cook-Off Results: Intermediate Ground Beef 2nd Indiana juniors won second place in the intermediate ground beef division at the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 4 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Piper Cates, Modoc; Zayda Hofing, Coatesville; Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown; and Rosalind Kidwell, Gentryville. They prepared "Texas Bob's Mexican Meatloaf Foil Dinner." The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Pearl's Pics. 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Scholarship Presentation results An ambitious group of young cattlemen and women from across the U.S. were awarded scholarships from the Angus Foundation at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. "Being a part of an organization that supports its juniors’ educational goals is an incredible feeling,” said Reese Anderson, a recipient from Chrisman, Illinois. “The support from this scholarship will allow me to focus less on the financial aspects of college and more on my studies.” Angus Foundation Graduate Scholarships These junior members received the Angus Foundation Graduate Student $5,000 Scholarship at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Scholarship Presentation, July 5-7 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Lindsey Decker, Philo, Ill.; Kallie Knott, Laotto, Ind.; Kristina Scheurman, Warsaw, Ohio; Reagan Skow, Palisade, Neb.; and Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director, presenting. Decker and Knott also won the Angus/Talon Youth Education Learning Program Undergraduate $10,000 Scholarship. Since 1998, the Angus Foundation has awarded more than $4.2 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to Angus youth. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Ray Sims Angus Scholarship Jordyn Wickard, Greenfield, Ind., right, received the Ray Sims Angus $1,500 Scholarship at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Scholarship Presentation, July 5-7 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured presenting the award is Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director, left. Since 1998, the Angus Foundation has awarded more than $4.2 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to Angus youth. Photo by Pearl's Pics. 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony Angus breeders attended the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 7 in Grand Island, Neb. Junior Division of Graphic Design These junior Angus members won top honors in the junior division of graphic design at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 7 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Claire Kuipers, Le Roy, Ill., first; Hallie Mullen, Ulysses, Kan., second; and Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., third. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Junior Division of Photography--angus Cattle These junor Angus members won top honors in the junior division of photography--Angus cattle at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 7 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Mollie Vick, Pope, Miss., first; Josie Hopper, Maysville, Ky., second; and Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., third. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Junior Division of Photography--landscape These junior Angus members won top honors in the junior division of photography--landscape at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 7 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Lane Toledo, Visalia, Calif., first; Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., second; and Avery Mullen, Ulysses, Kan., third. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Extemporaneous Speaking Senior Division These junior Angus members won top honors in the senior division of the extemporaneous speaking contest at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 7 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Jake O'Dea, Indianola, Neb., first; Jordyn Wickard, Greenfield, Ind., third; and Julie Conover, American Angus Auxiliary president, and Sheri Spader, presenting. O'Dea received the custom engraved Artisan belt buckle in the name of the late Richard L. Spader for her first place win. Photo by Pearl's Pics. 2023 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show Crisp, white-collared shirts paired with starched black jeans and boots filled the arena, but only one showman prevailed. An entire show career of preparation and tenacity came down to one moment. The emcee waited in suspense, then announced the winner of the 2023 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest — Andrew Meier, Tennessee. Top Fifteen Finalists These outstanding showmen won top fifteen finalists at the 2023 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 6-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Trey Conley, Clarksdale, Mo.; Andrew Meier, Clinton, Tenn.; Tanner Curtin, Oxford, Iowa; Ella Jordan, Savannah, Mo.; Morgan Hutchins, Charleston, Ill.; Hunter Royer, New Richmond, Ind.; Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif.; Amelia Miller, Gridley, Ill.; McKenzie Kostel, McKinney, Texas; Sawyer Styles, Brentford, S.D.; Carlee Clark, Muldrow, Okla.; Claire Norris, Eudora, Kan.; Jonwyn Ayres, Powers, Ore.; Kyli Kraft, Fort Collins, Colo.; and Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan. Photo by Pearl's Pics. Indiana Burke Tuggle, Attica, left, and Hunter Royer, New Richmond, right, represented Indiana at the 2023 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 6-8 in Grand Island, Neb. Forty-three youth from across the country competed for top honors in the 57th annual event. Photo by Pearl's Pics.